A 3.7 magnitude earthquake rumbled through parts of central and southern Ontario Tuesday night.

Current and former Ministry of Health officials took the stand this week to describe the origins of the province’s medical assistance in dying policy, which is at the centre of this case. The policy allows publicly-funded, faith-based health-care providers to opt out of providing MAID in their facilities. It also requires them to work with health authorities to ensure an efficient transfer of care in these cases and to facilitate requests for information about MAID.

Alberta could overtake British Columbia as Canada's third most populated province in just over a decade, according to new projections released by Statistics Canada.

UK health chiefs have warned that Nipah virus could kill up to 75 per cent of people infected, as a recent outbreak in India sparks fresh pandemic fears.

The footage comes as the owners of the bar, Jacques Moretti, 49, and his wife Jessica Moretti, 40, blamed their young staff for causing the fire

Labour issued a video last night claiming that commentator Matt Goodwin had slagged off Manchester in a speech.

Tourists in Mexico might want to avoid packing vapes, as the country is enforcing a ban on such devices, according to Mexico's Chamber of Deputies.

[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- For generations, American candidates have asked voters a familiar question: Are you better off now than you were four years ago?

Visual evidence has repeatedly contradicted the administration’s efforts to vilify Alex Pretti and frame the perception of his killing during an immigration raid.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government will not compensate victims of the 1998 Nairobi bomb blast after the High Court dismissed a petition seeking damages, dealing a blow to a case that had been filed more than two decades after the attack.

When visiting London, you might make a stop at Buckingham Palace or Hyde Park. But what are the hidden gems nestled within the city that warrant your attention?

Two Chelsea fans have 'been stabbed' in Naples and are being treated in hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. One supporter posted a picture of his blood-soaked hand.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and his wife Nicola, who are at the centre of a rift with David and Victoria Beckham, were seen strolling in the grounds of the San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California.

Around 25 people, including a six-month-old baby, were trapped inside The Tan Hill Inn in Richmond, the Yorkshire Dales, when heavy snow and ice blocked the roads.

Keir Starmer stepped off the plane in Beijing for the first visit by a UK premier for eight years.

[Liberian Observer] The unauthorized circulation of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) before the conclusion of its delivery has triggered sharp debate, raising questions about government protocol, institutional discipline, media ethics, and national security.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to upholding the rule of law, pledging that no court ruling will be disregarded under any circumstances.

[MSF] Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) was recently granted access to El Fasher, Sudan, to assess the current situation of the civilians and health facilities. The visit came as the North Darfur city is now under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who seized it last October after a prolonged siege and having committed atrocities.

A woman who was filmed spitting water onto other commuters and the floor of a MRT train in a viral video last week was charged at the State Courts on Wednesday (Jan 28). Sabrina Han Meizhen, a 37-year-old Singaporean, was charged with one count of being a public nuisance by spitting water at a female passenger and on the train, causing annoyance to her and other members of the public. Han allegedly committed the crime on Jan 16 at about 7.57am at Choa Chu Kang MRT station, according to her charge sheet. 

The Commissioner of Charities (COC) has launched an inquiry into Animal Lovers League (ALL), one of Singapore's pioneer animal welfare groups, following its non-compliance with the Charities Act.In a statement on Wednesday (Jan 28), the COC reiterated its earlier remarks from last December, that its commissioner has been looking into the governance and administration of ALL, following feedback.ALL, which was set up in 2002, has been a registered charity since Jan 30, 2015.The COC said ALL has not complied with the Charities Act, including the «persistent» non-submission of annual reports, and its failure to furnish specified documents and information relating to the charity.«Therefore, the office of the COC has decided to conduct an inquiry into ALL to look into the feedback comprehensively,» it said.ALL had lost its tenancy at The Animal Lodge in Sungei Tengah — a facility run by the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) that supports animal welfare groups and independent shelters.

The Indian Army has contracted Shield AI for its V-BAT unmanned aircraft and Hivemind autonomy software, bolstering India's advanced military platforms. This emergency procurement includes licenses for software development, enabling local creation of tailored autonomous solutions.

Ajit Pawar, a formidable Maharashtra politician and six-time Deputy Chief Minister, tragically died in a plane crash. Known for his sharp instincts and administrative prowess, Pawar consistently pursued the top job but never attained it.

Tragedy struck Baramati as a plane carrying Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar crashed moments after clearance for landing. All five on board perished. The uncontrolled airfield's traffic information was relayed by flying instructors. The aircraft initially reported the runway out of sight before a fatal final approach.

A chartered Learjet 45 crashed at Baramati airport on Wednesday morning. Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar was among the five people on board who died. The flight had departed Mumbai earlier. It lost control during landing and caught fire. Investigations into the cause are underway. The victims included Pawar's security officer, an aircraft attendant, and the pilots.

This European implementation assessment supports the European Parliament's implementation report on the EU Youth Strategy (EUYS) 2019-2027 prepared by the European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education (CULT). Part I of this study examines recent European Commission developments on the EUYS, Parliament's oversight of the EUYS, and the results of consultations. Part II of the study examines EUYS implementation at the EU level and in six selected Member States, drawing on the most recent evidence from a literature review, stakeholder interviews, and a survey. It analyses the 11 European Youth Goals and their implementation and relevance, before assessing the extent to which the EUYS has promoted youth mainstreaming across policy areas. It further explores youth participation, focusing on social inclusion, equality and young people with fewer opportunities (case study 1), and examines the EUYS's role in improving access to quality education and training (case study 2). It concludes with recommendations to enhance the EUYS, thereby informing its update and future implementation beyond 2027. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Romulus Chikafutwa, a 26 years old who is a  founder and managing director of AppleGuy MW and a 2021 Computing and Information Systems graduate from Malawi College of Accountancy has transformed a simple mobile vending hustle into a thriving national electronics brand. Today, as the founder of Apple Guy MW with  stores in both Blantyre […] The post From Campus Hustle to National Brand: The Romulus Chikafutwa’s Story appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Association of Retired Civil Servants in Malawi has commended the current government for initiating the mass payment of gratuities to retired civil servants, particularly those who retired in 2022 and 2023 and were left without their benefits for years. In a press statement signed by Association President Nellie Nkhumba and Publicity Secretary Ben Motochi, […] The post Retired Civil Servants Praise Government for Mass Gratuity Payments appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will be sounding the «important message» signal through the islandwide Public Warning System (PWS) on Feb 1 at 3pm. Usually held on Feb 15 at 6.20pm, the one-off change in date is to mark the commencement of Exercise SG Ready 2026 in support of Total Defence Day, SCDF said in a statement on Wednesday (Jan 28). The signal will also sound for 20 seconds on all smartphones with the SGSecure mobile app, accompanied by a brief text message on the PWS sounding. Users must enable the app's notification and alert settings to receive the signal and message. Members of the public should immediately tune in to any local FM radio station or Mediacorp TV channel for a Total Defence message, said SCDF. [[nid:728219]]esther.lam@asiaone.com